burrowsi1's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tishtashtosh's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
'It is all so long ago. Does it matter?
Now I come from her,
the mother who stole my milk teeth
ate the digestive left for Santa'
Now I come from her,
the mother who stole my milk teeth
ate the digestive left for Santa'
katherinehindmarsh's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
jcousins89's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting poetry.
I found it difficult at times to identify the speaker and follow the narrative. Especially when it moves beyond the birth mother, adoptive mother, and daughter.
Written in perspectives of the black community, homosexuality, cross dressing and more. Appreciated the language of fear, anger and the danger of being the minority and constantly questioned and questioning yourself.
I found it difficult at times to identify the speaker and follow the narrative. Especially when it moves beyond the birth mother, adoptive mother, and daughter.
Written in perspectives of the black community, homosexuality, cross dressing and more. Appreciated the language of fear, anger and the danger of being the minority and constantly questioned and questioning yourself.
sashahewittx's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sa_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
miaaa_lenaaa's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
‘Sometimes it is hard to know what to say
that will comfort. Us two in the armchair;
me holding her breath’
‘The sim around my neck is wrinkling
does she imagine me this way?’
‘Going home, the light spilled like water.’
‘There’s nothing outside but the noise of the wind
The cherry blossom’s dance through the night.’
annrhub's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0